Cultivating Curiosity: A Fresh Season of Discovery in Florida’s Landscapes Welcome back to a brand-new season of the 'Cultivating Curiosity' podcast, where UF/IFAS Extension agents Alyssa Vinson and Dr. Taylor Clem dive deep into the ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
In the late spring when it starts to get hot and dry in Central Florida you may notice some plants wilting and others thriving. This is a good time to consider remove plants that are not well suited for your landscape and replace with drought ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Seminole pumpkins, a cultivar of Cucurbita moschata, are one of the most reliable pumpkins for Florida gardens. They were traditionally grown by the Creek and Miccosukee peoples in Florida. Seminole pumpkin is a good choice for hot, humid, ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Succession planting is a gardening technique to maximize production with space and time. This can be used with the same crop to extend the harvest or the same or with different crops suchas planting green beans on two week intervals, or replacing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Part of the reality of running a community garden is finding a way to fund the garden. There are multiple ways to secure funds garden, so let’s take a look at some of the basic types of fundraising and some tips to help your garden grow financially! Types ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Whether you are gifting a significant other, relative, friend or casual acquaintance, it’s time to think outside of the box. The classic Valentine’s Day plant is the rose, whether fresh cut and in a vase or the bush itself. A few other ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Every gardener should learn the basics of plant propagation so you can make lots of plants for cheap or free. The two primary methods are starting from seed or cuttings. Planting Seeds Growing plants from seed ensures you have good genetic ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionAs the weather get warmer, starting seeds can provide a jump on the growing season. In this article, we are going to cover a couple of tips to help you better succeed at growing seedlings for your garden. If you are just starting out, learn ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Maintaining a beautiful lawn doesn't have to be a constant struggle or time sink. With some smart landscape design choices, you can create a yard that's not only attractive but also easier to mow and maintain. By implementing these ideas, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension